Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Has Something for Every Women-Owned, Women-Led Business

May 11, 2020 1:30 PM ET

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ has had a strong start since launching in December 2018, but according to Geneviève Brouillard, there’s much more to come.

Events, Media & Communications

Hormel Foods Announces the First-Ever Hormel Film Festival: One Uncommon Company. Six Uncommon Films Showcasing Heroes Making a Difference

May 11, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Each film profiles uncommon heroes ranging in age from 12 to 101 who show us that it is possible to thrive against incredible odds.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Donating Nearly 40,000 Phone Chargers to Hospitals Nationwide in Latest COVID-19 Relief Effort

May 11, 2020 1:15 PM ET

T-Mobile teams up with iHeartMedia — and even Verizon and AT&T in a show of solidarity — to donate nearly 40,000 phone chargers to hospitals nationwide so isolated patients can stay connected to loved ones at a time when they need it the most.

Education

Construction Coloring Book to Celebrate Craft Professionals

May 11, 2020 1:05 PM ET

The toll of the coronavirus pandemic affects everyone, and that includes the family members of our craft professionals who leave the house every day to work with customers to deliver their projects.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Watch Land Betterment Corporation’s Impact Minute Episode 1

May 11, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites is proud to release its first episode of the Impact Minute.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Moves up to #22 on 2020 Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

May 11, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Dow (NYSE: DOW) earned the 22nd place on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced May 8th at a virtual event hosted by DiversityInc.

Events, Media & Communications

The Material World: Beyond Transparency - Let Us Dig Deeper

May 11, 2020 12:00 PM ET

This CEU explains the concept of materials transparency, why it’s important and the various methods that can be used to quantify a product’s ingredients.

Social Impact & Volunteering

COVID-19 Outbreak Didn't Stop This Lifesaver

May 11, 2020 11:45 AM ET

I“I had this overwhelming sense of duty to the patient, knowing I was their only chance at survival, but at the same time the prospect of returning to what was quickly becoming the epicenter of COVID-19 cases in the US was unnerving.”

Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Fizzy Pumpkin Play Doh

May 11, 2020 11:35 AM ET

Chemical reactions and play doh? Watch this science experiment video by MilliporeSigma to learn how to make both using supplies from your kitchen.

Health & Healthcare

Delivering PPE to the Front Lines in Louisiana

May 11, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Environment

Jeep® Getting Greener; Wrangler’s Environmental Impact Reduced by 15 Percent

May 11, 2020 10:30 AM ET

In its continuing efforts to monitor and reduce the environmental impact of its vehicles, FCA has completed its latest Global Warming Potential (GWP) analysis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help House and Train Homeless Veterans and People with Disabilities

May 11, 2020 10:00 AM ET

COSIG, Inc. provides homeless veterans and people with disabilities housing and job training. The miles raised through Miles On A Mission will help send them back to their families or loved ones after completing career path training.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coronavirus: Providing a Snack Break for Health Care Workers & Food Banks

May 11, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Crewmember volunteers delivered dozens of boxes of snacks and Eat Up boxes to the heroes who are working around the clock to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Link the GRI Standards With the SDGs

May 11, 2020 9:30 AM ET

An updated resource is now available to assist companies to report on progress in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the GRI Standards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Disclosure #1 Topic of Engagements in 2019 Between T. Rowe Price and Company Managements

May 11, 2020 9:15 AM ET

In an era of rising concerns about climate change, T. Rowe Price reported today that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure issues became the number one topic in its voluminous engagements with the managements of companies around the world in 2019.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mother’s Day Spotlight: Diana Stamogiannos, Manager of Corporate Accounting at Gildan

May 11, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, we wanted to highlight one of the many amazing moms at Gildan.

Research, Reports & Publications

Citi Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

May 11, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Citi today released its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report builds upon Citi’s Global Citizenship Report, which Citi had been publishing since 2001.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Commits $75,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in Toledo

May 8, 2020 5:00 PM ET

The funds from the Fifth Third Foundation have been deployed to meet the immediate needs of individuals in the community that seek assistance from Connecting Kids to Meals and Mobile Meals of Toledo, Inc.

Diversity & Inclusion

Refreshing Perspective on the Value of Male Allyship, From a Qualcomm Executive

May 8, 2020 4:50 PM ET

At Qualcomm, Steven Gray, SVP, Engineering, isn’t just a male ally. As a member of Qualcomm’s Diversity Task Force, he is an active role model for men and women who want to be allies to women at work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Back to the Fundamentals of Human Trust with Schneider Electric

May 8, 2020 4:05 PM ET

As we all grapple with how we can collectively beat COVID-19, I reflect on what has changed in our world, how our perceptions and interactions are being shaped in this new reality. This unique time in history reminds us of the true fundamentals of human life.

Events, Media & Communications

Masterclass on Women in Supply Chains by Business Call to Action and Oxfam – May 14 at 8am ET

May 8, 2020 4:00 PM ET

What are the barriers faced by low-income women as workers and producers? This session will explore why this human rights issue is a problem for business and why there needs to be stronger worker voices and transparency in supply chains.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coping During COVID-19: Tips for the Hardworking Moms out There

May 8, 2020 3:40 PM ET

Every day, I aspire to ensure the safety of more than 2,000 workers across North America which, during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now more important than ever.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Donates Carpet to Three Schools Through Georgia United Foundation’s School Crashers Program

May 8, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce Mohawk Industries will donate Mohawk Group commercial carpeting to three deserving schools as part of the Georgia United Foundation 2020 School Crashers® program.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media ‘Learn from Home’ Live Event, Wednesday May 13: Corporate Citizenship and Reputation, Featuring Sustainability and Comms Leader Dave Stangis

May 8, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Join 3BL Media and Dave Stangis, CEO & founder of 21C Impact and former chief sustainability officer, vice president, public affairs and corporate responsibility for Campbell Soup Company on Wednesday May 13 at 1 p.m. ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Quakes to Coronavirus: Red Cross Delivers Relief With Help From FedEx

May 8, 2020 1:30 PM ET

For many years FedEx has provided donated shipping services to the Red Cross to help transport various items including communications and IT equipment in preparation for and in response to disasters.